I have a burning hate for Cousins

[revtodd64]

Let's see what George Karl can do with Cousins.  I don't have a hatred for the guy, nothing like I detested Lambier and the Pistons.  He tried to hurt people.  I think right now, Cousins is too immature to be a championship caliber player.  I know he is playing for a dysfunctional organization, but with his talent, this team is still near a high lottery pick.  While it is not all his fault, he is not doing the things he needs to do to be a better defender.  His teammates can't trust he will help defend.  He spends too much time whining, and letting the last play bother the next play.  He is a great talent who will put up big numbers, but unless a coach like Karl gets through to him what it takes to win a championship, I don't think he leads the Kings past the 8th seed in the West. 

Cousins has youth on his side, but the Kings go nowhere until Gasol, Duncan and others retire.  The Kings will not be better than the Clippers, Thunder, Rockets or Grizzlies unless he gains maturity.  For that matter, I can see the Wolves and Lakers making good moves and overtaking the Kings.  He could certainly improve the Celtics and would do better in a healthy system.  But I still don't think he has the mentality to be a championship player.  We would have to give up too much to get him from the Kings, and be stuck as a middling playoff team, arguing with each other Celticsblog about if Brad Stevens is working well with Cousins, and who should go.

[Celtics4ever]

I love Cousins. I love guys who play with a chip on their shoulder.

  It harkens back to another age in basketball.

[Rickretro]

I don't think he's especially dirty but I do think that he is a whining, pouting 7ft little girl.

I wonder how Marcus Smart feels about his dirtiness as he was on the receiving end of an elbow cousins had for him. On purpose which in my book is dirty.  I do agree with your whining little girl assessment though. 

[Chris22]

I can't stand Cousins.

I hope he never plays for the Celtics.

[hwangjini_1]

I can't stand Cousins.

I hope he never plays for the Celtics.

actually, i think the guy as enormous talent and right now is frustrated playing along side a bunch of basketball imbeciles. my god, did you see the sac turnovers last night? amazingly stupid passes and choices time after time.

if, if, if cousins comes to the celtics he will have better talent surrounding him very quickly, and, CBS will be better than the coaches he worked under before Karl.

i would welcome cousins. his knucklehead-ocity has really dropped in the past few seasons.

[Chris22]

I can't stand Cousins.

I hope he never plays for the Celtics.

actually, i think the guy as enormous talent and right now is frustrated playing along side a bunch of basketball imbeciles. my god, did you see the sac turnovers last night? amazingly stupid passes and choices time after time.

if, if, if cousins comes to the celtics he will have better talent surrounding him very quickly, and, CBS will be better than the coaches he worked under before Karl.

i would welcome cousins. his knucklehead-ocity has really dropped in the past few seasons.

Can't stand him. Dirty, whinny, little b.....

[Rosco917]

As much as I respect his obvious talent, and he IS quite a talent. He is probably the most talented Center in the NBA. He literally can do it all.

But, the guy is a complete idiot.

The continual complaining, the cheap shots, the pained look that's painted on his face at all times. The way he always looking to bring the ball up court himself, when he could just pass the ball efficiently to players already up court, and follow the play to the basket, and make sure he backs the play up...like he should. 

I would love to see how he handles an important playoff series. It would be so easy to get into his head, taunt him and make him just blowup, get into a fight and get thrown out, or just completely forget about the team ball concept. example: He threw a Rookie Marcus Smart down to the floor and got thrown out of the game. Dumb move!

George Karl has his hands full, he will either get through to this nitwit and build something, or expose him as a complete looser.

Frankly, i don't think we will see him near a finals, unless he buys a ticket.

[Rosco917]

If if if...the Celtics managed to obtain him, he should be continually tutored by Bill Russell on how to control his emotions, how to play like a pro and a winner.

Cousins needs a mentor or a therapist.

[blink]

I think Boogie's considerable talent and skills vastly outweigh his issues of maturity.  If Karl can't help him get to the next level, I would be happy to have Stevens / Ainge to give it a shot.  I think we have a better chance of bringing out the all nba level potential than the Kings org does.

[hwangjini_1]

I can't stand Cousins.

I hope he never plays for the Celtics.

actually, i think the guy as enormous talent and right now is frustrated playing along side a bunch of basketball imbeciles. my god, did you see the sac turnovers last night? amazingly stupid passes and choices time after time.

if, if, if cousins comes to the celtics he will have better talent surrounding him very quickly, and, CBS will be better than the coaches he worked under before Karl.

i would welcome cousins. his knucklehead-ocity has really dropped in the past few seasons.

Can't stand him. Dirty, whinny, little b.....

pardon me, but i think you may of posted in the wrong thread. i believe you are looking for the KG thread.

[gpap]

Please

I'd take Cousins on my team any day!

[gpap]

I can't stand Cousins.

I hope he never plays for the Celtics.

actually, i think the guy as enormous talent and right now is frustrated playing along side a bunch of basketball imbeciles. my god, did you see the sac turnovers last night? amazingly stupid passes and choices time after time.

if, if, if cousins comes to the celtics he will have better talent surrounding him very quickly, and, CBS will be better than the coaches he worked under before Karl.

i would welcome cousins. his knucklehead-ocity has really dropped in the past few seasons.

Can't stand him. Dirty, whinny, little b.....

pardon me, but i think you may of posted in the wrong thread. i believe you are looking for the KG thread.

You mean the guy that won a championship for the Celtics?

This is basketball. Guys are suppose to play mean and with a chip on their shoulder.

Unlike some other wimps throughout the league.

[Roy H.]

I can't stand Cousins.

I hope he never plays for the Celtics.

actually, i think the guy as enormous talent and right now is frustrated playing along side a bunch of basketball imbeciles. my god, did you see the sac turnovers last night? amazingly stupid passes and choices time after time.

if, if, if cousins comes to the celtics he will have better talent surrounding him very quickly, and, CBS will be better than the coaches he worked under before Karl.

i would welcome cousins. his knucklehead-ocity has really dropped in the past few seasons.

Can't stand him. Dirty, whinny, little b.....

pardon me, but i think you may of posted in the wrong thread. i believe you are looking for the KG thread.

You mean the guy that won a championship for the Celtics?

This is basketball. Guys are suppose to play mean and with a chip on their shoulder.

Unlike some other wimps throughout the league.

Agreed.  I think the point was that you can't criticize a guy like Boogie for taking cheap shots or for being whiny without recognizing guys like KG (dirty), Rondo (attitude), Pierce (whiny), or Rasheed (all of the above). 

Those traits don't really hold players back, so long as they're committed to maximizing their talent on the floor.

[Chris22]

I can't stand Cousins.

I hope he never plays for the Celtics.

actually, i think the guy as enormous talent and right now is frustrated playing along side a bunch of basketball imbeciles. my god, did you see the sac turnovers last night? amazingly stupid passes and choices time after time.

if, if, if cousins comes to the celtics he will have better talent surrounding him very quickly, and, CBS will be better than the coaches he worked under before Karl.

i would welcome cousins. his knucklehead-ocity has really dropped in the past few seasons.

Can't stand him. Dirty, whinny, little b.....

pardon me, but i think you may of posted in the wrong thread. i believe you are looking for the KG thread.

Ridiculous comparison.

KG is a smart basketball player.

Cousins is an idiot.

[Roy H.]

Cousins is an idiot.

Idiots -- at least in terms of basketball IQ -- don't put up numbers the way that Boogie does.